School: Maoláin (roll number 6704)

Location:: Mullaun, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:: Seán Ó Brádaigh

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one end of it.
The above has been collected by Sarah O' Hara from her father Owen O Hara,
West Bars,
East Bars Ro.
Glen farne
Co. Leitrim

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“The position of what were called 'Sweat-Houses'....”

The position of what were called "Sweat Houses" has been fixed in two cases in this district.
One in Ballaghabehrg, and one in Farabor.
As far as can be gathered the old women of the district when troubled with a chill were wont to repair to these houses and by sitting between a huge fire and a pot or bath of boiling water used to 'sweat.' The

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